Cliff Richard

The more I read my Bible the more I veered away from the Jehovah's Witnesses.

So I will go as far as I can into rock and roll carrying my Christian banner.

But, of course, one relies on the everyday people who just simply like your music, for whom you may not be a hobby but they enjoy being in your presence at a concert.

There is no better news, than the fact that Jesus can actually turn a life upside down and save it.

If you can play guitar and sing, you can probably get a gig down the road playing at a restaurant, but don't throw your life away chasing something that is so elusive it will only lead you to regret and may turn you bitter.

When you're out there with thousands of people it's probably better to have a bigger show to look at, and it turned out really well and they videoed it for me.

The thrill of hearing your own voice recorded is still there, I still love it, going into the studio and thinking how can I sing this song and between the producers and the musicians you find a way of doing it.

When I became a Christian my confidence grew.

But Jesus changes your attitude towards yourself and towards other people.

I don't mean that if you're a Christian, walking close to God, you will immediately gain celebrity. you may fail as an artist, because you may not have what the public want at that time, and you have to be prepared for that.

The only advice I would give Christians entering the world of arts: give yourself a period of time, maybe three or four years. If you haven't made it in your chosen art form, dump it.

Financial support is one thing, but I always think what becomes really sacrificial is your time.